A woman in Australia found herself in a precarious situation after falling into a crevice while attempting to retrieve her dropped phone. The incident took place in the Hunter Valley, where the woman slipped into a 3-meter crevice and became wedged between two boulders.
Her friends, unable to free her on their own, contacted emergency services for assistance. First responders from New South Wales Ambulance arrived at the scene to find the woman trapped upside down, with only her feet visible between the rocks.
The rescue operation proved to be a unique challenge for the paramedics, with one of them, Peter Watts, describing it as unlike any other job he had encountered in his 10-year career. Despite the difficulties, the team worked diligently to free the woman from her predicament.
Over the course of seven hours, crews carefully maneuvered the woman through a tight 'S' bend and managed to move an 1,100-pound boulder in the process. Remarkably, the woman emerged from the ordeal with only minor scratches and bruises.
NSW Ambulance commended the collaborative effort of the rescue team, highlighting their successful outcome in safely extricating the woman from the boulders. Watts expressed satisfaction with the team's coordinated efforts, emphasizing the positive result achieved for the patient.
Despite the successful rescue, the woman's phone remained unrecovered. The incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with attempting to retrieve belongings in challenging environments, underscoring the importance of prioritizing safety in such situations.
